The former QPR defender was appointed head coach at the club in November following the departure of Paul Hurst – but with just one win in their last five, many fans have begun to question the appointment.

Tension came to a head following the side’s 5-0 thrashing away to Crewe on Saturday, forcing the 42-year-old to face the music in front of the Mariners faithful.

Bignot was accused of ignoring the travelling fans, to which he responded furiously: “I never ignored you, I came straight over and clapped.

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Marcus Bignot was forced to apologise to the travelling fans after the 5-0 loss

“I apologise, we need to stick together,” he added, as fans branded the display “embarrassing”.

“I appreciate your support, I really do, and I will make sure the players appreciate it as well because you pay hard-earned money, you work all week.

“I agree it wasn't acceptable and we will bounce back. We need to stick together.”

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The club’s star striker, Omar Bogle, was sold during the January transfer window, departing with 19 league goals to his name.

Many of the team’s promotion heroes from the previous campaign were also told to find a new club as Bignot attempted to make his mark on the League Two side.

The rookie coach added: ”I get the frustration and emotion. But we will look at everything – the team that we picked, the system we picked, how we started and our preparation."